Banking

It could save you time when switching accounts and even inspire you to build a bank of your own.

Don’t settle for rock-bottom yields. You can earn a sizable return at these online banks.

Are bank mistakes giving you a headache? Here’s what to do.

A tweak to your bank’s online address might help you sidestep a scam.

What’s all that tech spending doing for banks and their customers?

Learn all about Jerome Powell, who is presiding over his first FOMC policy meeting.

A new Bankrate survey also finds 1 in 4 Americans is open to buying a home in 2017.

Not sure what the Fed does when it meets? Let these children fill you in.

Here’s a guide to saving $10,000 in one year to make yourself more financially secure.

Bankrate recaps the week in savings accounts and analyzes where rates are headed.

Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.

Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.

It’s a low interest rate environment, but there are ways to earn more on your money.

Single people and young families tend to have significantly less saved.

The APY percentage shows how much an account earns per year. Here’s what you need to know.

Getting into the habit of paying yourself first is hard. Here are some ideas to help you start.

Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

Here’s everything you need to know about brokered CDs.

If you think rates may rise again soon, a bump-up CD could be what you’re looking for.

Planning for retirement? Here’s what you need to know about IRA CDs.

Callable CDs can offer a higher yield than traditional CDs, but there’s a catch.

Add-on CDs can offer more flexibility than a traditional CD.

CDs come in many varieties, making it easy to find one that meets your needs.

If you have $25,000 to invest in a CD right now, here’s how much you could earn.

Short answer? Yes. Here’s what you need to know.

Money market funds are available from several different brokers and fund managers.

Our top 5 picks scored highly for access, range of products and digital options.

Earn more on your business cash with high-yield accounts offering competitive APYs.

Ally’s money market account offers a high APY, no minimum deposit or monthly fee.

Business money market accounts offer higher yields while maintaining access to funds.

Find the right business savings account to help your company’s money grow.

Learn why you need to check your APY.

Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.

We all use our checking accounts for the basic purposes — direct deposit of our paychecks, paying monthly bills and making debit card purchases. And while usually you’re seeing money leave your checking [...]

Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering a switch to business checking.

Stay on top of your money with the right balance between your checking and savings.

Check out the 13 different types of checking accounts.

There are several ways to deposit a check — some are simpler than others.

The amount of time for a check to clear can vary from check to check.

Here are easy actions you can take to avoid the fee of get it waived.